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Acadia Healthcare(ACHC) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Financial Agreements and Borrowing - The company entered into a credit agreement providing for a 600.0millionseniorsecuredrevolvingcreditfacilityanda600.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility and a 425.0 million senior secured term loan facility, both maturing on March 17, 2026[18]. - In 2024, the company borrowed 305.0millionontheRevolvingFacilityandrepaid305.0 million on the Revolving Facility and repaid 15.0 million, while in 2023, it borrowed 40.0millionandrepaid40.0 million and repaid 35.0 million[22]. Revenue and Growth - As of December 31, 2024, the company operated 262 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,850 beds across 39 states and Puerto Rico, generating revenue of 3,154.0million,upfrom3,154.0 million, up from 2,928.7 million in 2023[37]. - For the year ended December 31, 2024, revenue sources included 56.5% from Medicaid, 26.0% from commercial payors, 14.2% from Medicare, and 3.3% from other payors[27]. - The company added 312 beds to existing facilities during the year ended December 31, 2024, and opened four wholly-owned facilities and one joint venture facility, totaling 464 new beds[30][33]. - Acute inpatient psychiatric facilities accounted for 53% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, followed by specialty treatment facilities at 19%, comprehensive treatment centers at 17%, and residential treatment centers at 11%[36]. - The company plans to expand its facility and bed count, leveraging its national marketing strategy to attract new patients and referral sources[26]. Capital Expenditures and Compliance - The company’s maintenance capital expenditures were approximately 3% of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024[29]. - The healthcare facilities are subject to numerous regulations, including compliance with federal, state, and local licensing and certification requirements, which are essential for participation in government healthcare programs[51]. - The company maintains accreditation from private entities like The Joint Commission and CARF, which is crucial for ensuring quality and safety in healthcare services[54]. - The company is subject to audits by federal, state, and commercial payors to validate the accuracy of claims, with potential liabilities arising from identified overpayments[56]. - The Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law impose strict regulations on financial arrangements with healthcare providers, with violations leading to significant penalties and exclusion from government programs[60][66]. - The federal False Claims Act allows the government to pursue healthcare providers for submitting false claims, with penalties ranging from 14,308to14,308 to 28,619 for each fraudulent claim[68]. - The company believes it is in material compliance with HIPAA regulations, which protect the privacy and security of patient information, although compliance costs may increase due to proposed regulatory changes[73][74]. Workforce and Diversity - The company has approximately 25,500 employees as of December 31, 2024, with 19,192 employed full-time[91]. - Approximately 73% of the company's employees are women and about 50% are people of color, reflecting its commitment to diversity[93]. - The company faces rising labor costs and turnover, leading to increased reliance on more expensive contract labor[95]. Market Trends and Competition - Legislative trends indicate a growing market for behavioral healthcare services, with 58.7 million U.S. adults suffering from mental illness in 2023, highlighting increased demand for services[24]. - The healthcare industry is highly competitive, with principal competitors including Universal Health Services, Inc. and other behavioral healthcare service companies[89]. Environmental and Safety Compliance - The company is subject to various federal, state, and local environmental laws, which may impose compliance costs and liabilities[84]. - The company has a statutory workers' compensation program with a 0.5milliondeductibleperaccidentandprofessionalliabilitycoverageofupto0.5 million deductible per accident and professional liability coverage of up to 7.0 million per claim[83]. - The company is committed to providing a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and offers workplace safety training programs for employees[98].